Joshua Butler, an MAE MS, has been awarded the national AIAA Abe M. Zarem Award for his paper “A Study of Shear Layer Sub-Structures in Leading Edge Vortices Using Laser Doppler Velocimetry”. He will attend the 26th ICAS Congress in Alaska, September 2008, to present his work and will also be honored at the AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting in January 2009. 

Clarkson University » Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering deals with the design and manufacture of mechanical systems. They make an impact in almost every aspect of modern society, due to their vital roles in the design and production of all material goods. Areas of study include machine design, robotics, manufacturing processes, thermodynamics and engines, fluid flow, composite materials properties, dynamics, acoustics, finite element analysis, and computer-aided design. Specific fields of study can range from biomechanics and assistive technologies for the disabled to automation and robotics systems, engine and propulsion systems, and the design of ships, submarines, aircraft and spacecraft. More information on the advantages of coming to Clarkson for this career path can be found here.

Aeronautical Engineering is a specialized but highly diverse field of study. It encompasses such exciting areas as aircraft design, low- and high-speed aerodynamics, light-weight structures, stability and control of aerospace vehicles, and propulsion system design. Career options include tasks ranging from airframe design, wind-tunnel testing, engine design and testing, and flight testing of new vehicles, to the design of airliner cabin comfort systems. High speed trains, space station structures and underwater vehicles are just some of the exciting options for Aeros. Extracurricular opportunities such as the AIAA Student Paper Competition in Syracuse this year and the Design, Build and Fly competition in Wichita, Kansas, provide real-world experiences. Additional information about this career path and the advantages of a Clarkson education can be downloaded here.